A causative agent refers to an entity, such as a microorganism, chemical, or environmental factor, that causes a disease or condition. In the context of Infectious Diseases, it often denotes pathogens like bacteria, viruses, or fungi responsible for illness. Understanding causative agents is crucial for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
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The causative agent of the symptoms of tetanus is Clostridium tetani.
The causative agent of syphilis is the bacterial spirochete called Treponema pallidum.
The genus of the causative agent of malaria is Plasmodium. It belongs to the group of protozoa.
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
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Rabies virus is the causative agent for rabies.
HIV is the causative agent for AIDS. It attacks the T Cells of the body.
The polio virus.
Fungus
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of TB
There is no known causative agent for myxoma.